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Control Operator
full-timePlattsburgh

Summary

Location

Plattsburgh

Type

full-time

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About this role

Responsible for safely operating and controlling all power plant equipment while ensuring site employee safety. Maintains equipment at established control set points to ensure a reliable, efficient and dependable source of steam and electrical energy. Monitors plant performance and takes corrective action based upon independent judgment of alarms received. Coordinates activities and directs outside operators and others in the plant. All duties are performed in accordance with approved procedures, guidelines, and operating directives in effect. Assists in coordinating, directing and training the assigned crew. Work is performed with minimal supervision and direction from the Gas Operations and Maintenance Manager.


BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.

Joy is Renewable! It’s not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARESprogram supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.


BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Other facts

Tech stack
Safety Operations,Equipment Maintenance,Performance Monitoring,Corrective Action,Team Coordination,Training,Independent Judgment,Gas Operations,Energy Production,Steam Generation,Electrical Energy,Procedure Compliance,Guideline Adherence,Alarms Management,Supervision,Direction

About BHE

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, NV Energy, Inc. is a holding company with principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, doing business as NV Energy. Serving a combined 45,592-square-mile service territory, NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services and products to approximately 2.4 million citizens of Nevada and nearly 40 million tourists annually.

Keep up with NV Energy at Facebook.com/NVEnergy and Twitter.com/NVEnergy.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Utilities
Founding Year: 1906

What you'll do

  • The Control Operator is responsible for safely operating and controlling all power plant equipment while ensuring employee safety. They monitor plant performance and take corrective actions based on alarms, coordinating activities with other operators.

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What does a Control Operator do at BHE?

As a Control Operator at BHE, you will: the Control Operator is responsible for safely operating and controlling all power plant equipment while ensuring employee safety. They monitor plant performance and take corrective actions based on alarms, coordinating activities with other operators..

Why join BHE as a Control Operator?

BHE is a leading Utilities company.

Is the Control Operator position at BHE remote?

The Control Operator position at BHE is based in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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